by Theresa Bradley-Banta
Home prices are currently outpacing income in practically every area of the United States. Real estate investors may not have much to do with wages, but there are many creative companies doing things to fill their units with appreciative tenants who might otherwise be... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
A housing bubble can be disastrous to real estate investors. The combination of increased demand and limited supply often attracts novice speculators who believe they can make significant money in the short term. Their activity does serve to increase demand somewhat,... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
As the real estate market heats up again, the industry practice of “pocket listings” is returning. The National Association of Realtors does not have an official definition for pocket listings. The term typically refers to a property with a signed listing... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
Like any industry, investing in real estate comes with the risk of scammers. However, most issues can be avoided by being wary of anything that sounds too good to be true. The following five scams are commonly used by con artists to try to dupe real estate investors.... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
One of the most important decisions you must make as a real estate investor is whether to hire a property manager or handle things yourself. For novice investors with a small number of units, it is possible to manage things themselves. As their business expands,... 
